Statistics

MetroBoston DataCommon — “The MetroBoston DataCommon is an online tool providing data about the region and each of its cities and towns. It is a resource for all those wishing to better understand how the region and its communities are changing, and help residents, planners, city and town officials, educators, and journalists explore options and make informed decisions”

Mass Stats — A wide variety of economic data for Massachusetts from the Massachusetts Division of Employment and Training

Boston Indicators — “The Indicators Report provides high quality data and information about Boston by engaging hundreds of participants and experts in presenting data in 10 categories, drawn from the wealth of research and information generated by public agencies, civic institutions, researchers, think tanks and community-based organizations.”

The CHANCE Database — The Chance course is a cooperative venture of several colleges and universities, designed to teach quantitative literacy using articles from newspapers and magazines. This web site includes information about the Chance course and links to articles used as case studies

Statistics Canada — From publications to electronic data, census to survey information, Statistics Canada is the official source for Canadian social and economic statistics